Northern Capitals
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10 days
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Northern Europe
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Active pace
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Platinum escorted tours
Discover the delights of the Norse capitals with overnight stays in Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. See Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue and the Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace; Oslo's City Hall, decorated with great Norwegian art from 1900 to 1950; Stockholm's City Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year and Helsinki’s Lutheran Cathedral, completed in 1852.
At a glance
- Copenhagen Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Royal Reception Rooms in Christiansborg Palace; the Little Mermaid; Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-September).
- Gothenburg Imbibe the smells in the indoor food market and taste local snacks.
- Oslo Guided sightseeing, walk through Frogner Park and visit City Hall.
- Stockholm Follow your guide for a walking tour of the Old Town with a visit to the City Hall.
- Helsinki Guided sightseeing that includes a visit to the Lutheran Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, and the open-air market. Farewell dinner on last night.
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.
With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
VIP home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our VIP home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Northern Capitals
Overview
Discover the delights of the Norse capitals with overnight stays in Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. See Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue and the Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace; Oslo's City Hall, decorated with great Norwegian art from 1900 to 1950; Stockholm's City Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year and Helsinki’s Lutheran Cathedral, completed in 1852.
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 4 dinners
UK - Copenhagen
Day1
Welcome to Copenhagen! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
Copenhagen
Day2
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Church of Our Saviour and the Stock Exchange on the way to Christiansborg Palace, where you visit the elegant Royal Reception Rooms. Drive past the National Museum and the Royal Theatre, and stop for pictures of Amalienborg Palace with its lovely flower gardens, and of the wistful Little Mermaid. In the afternoon, exciting optional excursions are available. Tonight, visit Tivoli Gardens (mid-April to mid-Sept.), the city’s colourful amusement park.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Copenhagen - Gothenburg - Oslo
Day3
From Elsinore beneath Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle, board your ferry for Helsingborg. Then, drive to Gothenburg, Sweden’s thriving second-largest city. Admire its beautiful parks, botanical gardens, and well-kept canals during your orientation tour. Highlight is a visit to Gothenburg’s famous indoor food market to taste local snacks at some of the stalls. In the afternoon, continue along the Skagerrak coastline to Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Oslo
Day4
Norway’s capital is a study in farsighted urban planning, seeking growth in harmony with nature. Your Local Guide will take you to the National Theatre, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Stroll through magnificent Frogner Park, with Gustav Vigeland’s 200-plus extraordinary bronze and granite sculptures, and visit the modern City Hall. Optional excursions are available for the afternoon and evening.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Oslo - Karlstad - Stockholm
Day5
Trace the King’s Road, an ancient trade link between the northern capitals connecting Oslo, Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. Cross the Swedish border to scenic Värmland, beautifully described in Selma Lagerlöf’s Gösta Berlings Saga, on the way to Karlstad on Lake Vänern. Pass the ancient garrison town of Örebro and modern Eskilstuna, known for its stainless steel, and proceed to Stockholm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Stockholm
Day6
Stockholm, scene of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium, is settled on 14 islands between Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the Royal Palace; Riddarholm Church, a walk through the Old Town, and the festive blue and gold chambers in the City Hall, where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Later, choose from our optional excursions to make the most of your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Stockholm - Overnight ferry - Helsinki
Day7
Morning at leisure. Why not join an excursion to Uppsala? Later, board your ship for the overnight Baltic Sea Cruise to Finland, and enjoy a traditional Smörgåsbord dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Helsinki
Day8
Guided sightseeing of Helsinki features the City Hall and Parliament House, the Presidential Palace, the monumental railroad station, the great Lutheran Cathedral, the Olympic Stadium, and the Sibelius Monument. Browse for souvenirs in Helsinki’s local arts and crafts Open-Air Market.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Helsinki
Day9
A full day at leisure offers the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the “Pearls of the Baltic” countries. Tonight, a farewell dinner awaits at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Helsinki - UK
Day10
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
- Copenhagen: Imperial
- Oslo: Thon Opera
- Stockholm: Scandic Continental
- Helsinki: Radisson Blu Royal